Thursday, October 19
Raleigh, N.C.
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11-4-1, 4-3-1ACC
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8-5-2, 2-4-2ACC
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NC State
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Pack Picks Up Third Straight Conference Win With 1-0 Result Over Clemson
10/19/2017 10:26:00 PM | Women's Soccer
RALEIGH – The NC State women's soccer team clinched its third straight Atlantic Coast Conference win on Thursday evening when it defeated Clemson 1-0 at Dail Soccer Stadium. The win marked the team's ninth shutout of the season as the Wolfpack improves to 11-4-1 (4-3-1 ACC) on the season while the Tigers, who are currently receiving votes for the latest United Soccer Coaches Poll, fall to 8-5-2 (2-4-2 ACC).
Although the Pack has two more matches left in its regular season, NC State has matched its number of overall and ACC wins from last season when the program made its historic run to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament.
HIGHLIGHTS
QUOTING THE TEAM
Head coach Tim Santoro and Kia Rankin discuss the 1-0 result over Clemson and outlook for the ACC Championship next weekend.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Rankin scored the game-winner in the 31st minute, giving her four goals this season. She placed a shot from inside the left corner of the six-yard box to the right corner of the net on a Cailyn Boch assist after the team was awarded a corner kick.
The Wolfpack tried to double its lead with three total shots in the 34th and 35th minutes by Lulu Guttenberger, Paige Griffiths and Rankin after the team's third corner kick of the match. In the second half the team's defense remained intact, limiting Clemson to just one shot on goal and keeping its attackers from close scoring opportunities.
Rankin contributed a match-high four shots to the team's 12 in the contest, while goalkeeper Sydney Wootten made five saves in the matchup as the Tigers tallied 11 shots.
UP NEXT
NC State returns to action Sunday when it travels to Virginia Tech for its final road match of the regular season. Kickoff is slated for 5 p.m. at Thompson Field and the contest will be broadcast on the ACC Network Extra.
Although the Pack has two more matches left in its regular season, NC State has matched its number of overall and ACC wins from last season when the program made its historic run to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament.
HIGHLIGHTS
QUOTING THE TEAM
Head coach Tim Santoro and Kia Rankin discuss the 1-0 result over Clemson and outlook for the ACC Championship next weekend.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Rankin scored the game-winner in the 31st minute, giving her four goals this season. She placed a shot from inside the left corner of the six-yard box to the right corner of the net on a Cailyn Boch assist after the team was awarded a corner kick.
The Wolfpack tried to double its lead with three total shots in the 34th and 35th minutes by Lulu Guttenberger, Paige Griffiths and Rankin after the team's third corner kick of the match. In the second half the team's defense remained intact, limiting Clemson to just one shot on goal and keeping its attackers from close scoring opportunities.
Rankin contributed a match-high four shots to the team's 12 in the contest, while goalkeeper Sydney Wootten made five saves in the matchup as the Tigers tallied 11 shots.
UP NEXT
NC State returns to action Sunday when it travels to Virginia Tech for its final road match of the regular season. Kickoff is slated for 5 p.m. at Thompson Field and the contest will be broadcast on the ACC Network Extra.
Team Stats
CU
ST
Goals
0
1
Shots
11
12
Shots on Goal
5
5
Saves
4
5
Corners
5
4
Fouls
5
9
Scoring Plays
Kia Rankin (4)
Assisted By: Cailyn Boch
inside six yard box off corner
30:48
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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